Poomsae Rules

Competitors are required to perform only the Poomsae (form) designated for their specific rank. Scores are based on:

Accuracy: correct movement, correct placement of technique, balance

Presentation: Strength, speed, rhythm, expression of energy

Authorized Poomsae are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Taeguek 1-8 Jang and black belt Poomsae: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, etc. Black belts must demonstrate a form that corresponds with their rank.

TYPE

DIVISION

REQUIRED POOMSAE

Regular poomsae

All Color Belts

Taeguek (your belt level)

Black Belt (11 and Under Only)

1 Dan-Koryo, 2 Dan-Keumgnag and 3 Dan-Taeback

Open poomsae

All belts

Palgae or other form

Weapon form

All belts

Any type of form with weapon

Synchronized form

All belts

Any type of form

Rules:

Spectators and parents will not be allowed on the competition floor during Poomsae competition.

No shoes, jewelry, or accessories are allowed. Clean uniform and belt are required.

Open, weapon, and synchronized forms may be performed with or without music.

Bring your own music and player if needed. Music and devices will not be provided. Please bring your own.

Gender and ranks may be combined at the discretion of the tournament director.

Awards:

Medals will be awarded to all participants 11 and under for regular poomsae or 10 and under for open poomsae, weapon, and synchronized form as seen below in the table.

For participants 12 and Up for regular poomsae and 11 and over for open poomsae and weapon form: 1st, 2nd, and Two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

DIVISION

AGE

MEDAL

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Regular Poomsae

11 and under (All Belts)

1

1

All

12 and over (All Belts)

1

1

2

Open Form

10 and under (All Belts)

1

1

All

11 and over (All Belts)

1

1

2

Weapon Form

10 and under (All Belts)

1

1

All

11 and over (All Belts)

1

1

2

Synchronized Form

14 and under (All Belts)

1

1

1

15 to 17 (All Belts)

1

1

1

18 and over (All Belts)

1

1

1

World Class Poomsae Division:

Only Black Belts 12 and UP

WORLD CLASS POOMSAE

DIVISION

REQUIRED POOMSAE

1 Dan

2 Dan

3 Dan

4 Dan

5 Dan

6 Dan

7 Dan

Cadet (12-14)

Koryo

Keumgang

Taebaek

Pyongwon

Shipjin

Jitae

Chonkwon

Junior (15-17)

Under 30 (18-30)

Under 40 (31-40)

Under 50 (41-50)

Under 60 (51-60)

Over 61 (61-65)

Rules:

Scoring shall be made in accordance with the USAT Poomsae and WTF Competition Rules.

Awards: 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals

Note: Tournament director may modify some rules according to the local condition.